welding, coupling, or threading 2 OEM barrels into one solid barrel?

[Jeepers]

i need a barrel length of over 30-34 inches and i know this can be done for about $500 if a gunsmith were to do it. however would it be cheaper to buy a 2nd OEM barrel and have it welded, coupled, or threaded to be one solid barrel extension? would this be considered a suppressor? its not just a hollow aluminum tube that's attached. does anyone see any issues with this?

if this cant be done, what about making a 10-16 inch flash hider that extends to the M200 muzzle brake? at least this way it has holes or vents to let the gas out? i guess i would also have to create vents underneath the M200 barrel shroud too to let the gas out?

im looking to buy a bolt action Marlin XT-22 or a Savage Mark II to fit inside my M200 Intervention and i need both barrels to line up perfectly to the tip of the M200 muzzle. without the 2nd barrel attachment, its going to be too short and the bullet can bounce around the M200 barrel

are barrel extensions legal? i need a 10-16 inch barrel extension without creating a suppressor. how would a gunsmith legally do this?

yes its legal, barrel extensions are used in many builds of s/a smg type weapons

[defcon]

yes its legal, barrel extensions are used in many builds of s/a smg type weapons

typically how long are these barrel extensions on a smg type weapon? 3-5 inches?

what about 16 inch barrel extension? how common is this?

[darqhelmet]

im not too concerned about accuracy or performance. i want to see if this dress up kit will work with a .22LR bolt action. shooting 25 yards is fine with me.

what do you mean by 22 mag? 22 magnum?

.22 magnum. Sounds like a lot of work for a 25 yard rifle.

[JAGACIDA]

I've seen his work, very nice functional and display items. I appreciate the creativity. At least he isn't shooting them 800 yards.

[defcon]

.22 magnum. Sounds like a lot of work for a 25 yard rifle.

ah got it.

lol ill be going out to see if it can go out further.

its going to be a bad *** show piece when i take it out to the range.

[Izzy43]

At least he isn't shooting them 800 yards.

Please NO!!! Not again. I have already been branded a liar on that thread.

[Izzy43]

Longest .22 barrel that I know of on a current production rifle (highlight that I know of) is the 28.5" barrel on a CZ 452 UltraLux. You might find an UltraLux for around $350 if you are lucky.

[donw]

be careful that the tubing you plan on using as a "Sleeve" aligns with the bore, too.

if the barrel you select is "Tapered", you'll have a hard time "Slipping the tubing over the muzzle" and far enough back to be secure.

it can work with short pieces of tubing but the longer the tubing, the more critical the taper factor.

[defcon]

someone suggested to do the barrel extension and pay the $200 tax stamp for a suppressor just to cover my ***.

so it would be a about $300 altogether
$40 for a 3 feet aluminum barrel extension
$200 for a suppressor tax stamp
$65 for gunsmith labor to thread the barrel, cut it down to size, etc

how long does it typically take to get this tax stamp and paperwork back and approved?

[vintagearms]

What your looking for is called a Bloop Tube. They were popular back in the day and do not fall under the NFA category. Brownells USED to carry them but I dont know anyone who currently does.

[Jeffy]

someone suggested to do the barrel extension and pay the $200 tax stamp for a suppressor just to cover my ***.

so it would be a about $300 altogether
$40 for a 3 feet aluminum barrel extension
$200 for a suppressor tax stamp
$65 for gunsmith labor to thread the barrel, cut it down to size, etc

how long does it typically take to get this tax stamp and paperwork back and approved?

If you live in CA, you are not going to be able to get a tax stamp for a suppressor.

[stalker]

My comments went meant to be constructive to help him head in the direction I thought would work best for him. Sorry if they were taken as rude

The custom barrel would be expensive but it would be the safest most accurate option

If you used the Alumn tube as you spoke of you would defiantly have to thread and couple them together (steel and Alum cannot be welded together). Aslo note that any pressure applied to the end of this tube might put it out of alignment. (If you used the tube as part of a bench rest)

What size wall does the tube have? (Thickness)

The sound that would be produced from this extension would be pretty odd. Please post a vid if you head this route.

Don't get me wrong you will have an interesting/unique/custom gun when you finish

Be safe and consult a Local gunsmith/expert before you fire it

[defcon]

My comments went meant to be constructive to help him head in the direction I thought would work best for him. Sorry if they were taken as rude

The custom barrel would be expensive but it would be the safest most accurate option

If you used the Alumn tube as you spoke of you would defiantly have to thread and couple them together (steel and Alum cannot be welded together). Aslo note that any pressure applied to the end of this tube might put it out of alignment. (If you used the tube as part of a bench rest)

What size wall does the tube have? (Thickness)

The sound that would be produced from this extension would be pretty odd. Please post a vid if you head this route.

Don't get me wrong you will have an interesting/unique/custom gun when you finish

Be safe and consult a Local gunsmith/expert before you fire it

thank you. i appreciate your suggestions. ill definitely have my gunsmith look at the safest option for the custom build.

someone recommended this site

http://savage-barrels.com/contours.htm

Savage bull up to 32 inches
1" muzzle diameter

http://www.mcgowenbarrel.com/contouring.htm

yes videos of the internals and range time will be recorded.

[defcon]

If you live in CA, you are not going to be able to get a tax stamp for a suppressor.

yep im in CA.
oh ok great to know.

[stalker]

32" bull barrel @1"diameter is going to be a heavy beast $35 to get it fluted would be worth it